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Taylor Wimpy Sound proofing
nickyg2000
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Hello,
Looking to buy a three year old Taylor wimpy 3 story semi, estate looks tidy with some expensive houses on. Question: will the soundproofing be any good? I think its masonry not timber frame.
Looking to buy a three year old Taylor wimpy 3 story semi, estate looks tidy with some expensive houses on. Question: will the soundproofing be any good? I think its masonry not timber frame.
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Each development, probably even each house is different, so go for a second viewing, make a load of noise and see if the neighbors come round to complain ^^0
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The sound proofing will be up to building regulations at the time of construction.Eat vegetables and fear no creditors, rather than eat duck and hide.0
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It's been mentioned, the soundproofing will be to whatever the building regulations demanded. How good that is and what is considered tolerable vary wildly between people, I don't want to hear a sound some people don't mind some neighbour noise.0
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My flat was built by Taylor Wimpey about 5 years ago and I never hear my neighbours, except when they run their washing machine. Maybe both sides and the flat above are just very quiet though...0
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Libf, sounds impressive, I live in a 1930's flat. Everyone told me how solid these old buildings were. I can hear people cough, break wind and stir a cup of tea. Don't want the same from a new build !0
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One thing you could consider is where your bedroom is, next to the party wall or not? Personally I don't mind a bit of noise from the neighbours during the day/evening when I'm awake but during the night would like silence, any noise that does transmit should be deadened or even inaudible in a room on the other side of the house (unless neighbours are very noisy or sound proofing is very poor).0
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nickyg2000 wrote: »I can hear people cough, break wind and stir a cup of tea....
Not simultaneously, I trust. Could be messy.
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My Sons 30 year old Wimpy house is single brick with wood frame and insulation jacket, seems to work well.There are more questions than answers :shhh: :silenced:WARNING ! May go silent for unfriendly repliesPlease excuse me Spell it MOST times
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I live in a 11 year house by George Wimpey before their merger. Solid construction and not a sound from my neighbours I can hear, despite my nightly escapades."It is prudent when shopping for something important, not to limit yourself to Pound land/Estate Agents"
G_M/ Bowlhead99 RIP0
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